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Genetic profile may predict best response to weight-loss drug Wegovy
Nancy Lapid, Reuters | Updated May 20 - 11:41 a.m. | Save Story
Certain genes may identify patients with obesity who are most likely to respond strongly to Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy, researchers reported on Monday.
Rainbow babies: Birth of a miracle after a loss
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 19 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah's new Utah Pregnancy After Loss Program will be one of three Rainbow Clinic Network sites in the U.S. for parents having a baby after stillbirth.
US drowning death rates have increased, reversing decades of decline
Brenda Goodman, CNN | Posted May 19 - 6:21 p.m. | Save Story
After decades of decline, accidental drowning rates are rising, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported. A new study shows that many lack the skills they need to stay safe in the water.
Building a mental health toolkit
Peter Rosen and Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted May 18 - 6:01 p.m. | Save Story
When life overwhelms you, sometimes there's not just one solution; which is good to have a variety of tools in your "mental health toolkit."
The 'Barefoot Dutchman' and his remarkable trek for men's mental health
Ken Fall, KSL-TV | Posted May 18 - 11:58 a.m. | Save Story
A determined, upbeat man is on a journey, walking from LA to Times Square barefoot to raise awareness about men's health. It will also break the Guinness World Record for walking barefoot.
CDC advises mpox may be making a comeback
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 18 - 11:23 a.m. | Save Story
A deadlier version of monkeypox — now being called mpox — is hitting the central African nation of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Food for thought: Do storage containers keep your fruits and veggies fresh longer?
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV | Posted May 17 - 1:06 p.m. | Save Story
Many manufacturers claim their food storage containers will keep fruits and vegetables fresh longer. The KSL Investigators tested just how well those bins live up to their hype.
Provo is home to world's largest convention for adults with autism
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted May 17 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
Sarah Heuser was tired of events about people with autism. She wanted events "by and for" people with autism.
Properly cooked hamburgers pose no bird flu risk, study finds
Tom Polansek and Julie Steenhuysen, Reuters | Posted May 16 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
No bird flu virus was found after cooking ground beef to medium to well done, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said in a briefing on Thursday after conducting a study as it addresses concerns over an outbreak of the disease in dairy cattle.
Teen who ate spicy tortilla chip died of chile consumption, had a heart defect, autopsy says
Steve Leblanc, Kathy Mccormack and Michael Casey, Associated Press | Updated May 16 - 8:13 p.m. | Save Story
An autopsy of a Massachusetts teen who died after participating in a spicy tortilla chip challenge says his death was caused by eating a large quantity of chile pepper extract. The results obtained by the Associated Press also note that 14-year-old Harris Wolobah had a congenital heart defect.
Health advocates urge parents to talk to kids about underage drinking
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL-TV | Posted May 14 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
Health advocates say there's an important conversation you should have with your kids to make sure they stay away from drinking.
Utahn may be on verge of a significant breakthrough in treating Alzheimer's
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted May 14 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
A research professor at the University of Utah may be on the verge of a significant breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and other brain disorders.
Why allergy season seems to be getting worse
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 14 - 7:39 a.m. | Save Story
If you have the sense that your springtime allergies keep getting worse, be assured it's not just in your head — though it's certainly there, too, with runny nose and sinus headaches and red, itchy and maybe even teary eyes.
We know late-night screens are bad for sleep. Here's how to stop doomscrolling in bed
Albert Stumm, Associated Press | Posted May 13 - 8:07 p.m. | Save Story
A smartphone's artificial light suppresses the melatonin that helps you fall asleep. Experts recommend turning off electronic devices at least one hour before bed.
University of Utah Health launches regional first with Utah Pregnancy After Loss program
Ashley Fredde, KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Pregnancy After Loss program will provide care for families after stillbirth, newborn death, termination, recurrent pregnancy loss, placental disorders and preterm birth.
Mother of 3 sets world record for consecutive half-marathons
Steve Douglas, Associated Press | Posted May 13 - 1:08 p.m. | Save Story
Helen Ryvar took up running in 2020 just before Britain went into lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic. She is now a world record holder for consecutive half-marathons.
Gene thought to raise risk for Alzheimer's may cause it
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 13 - 12:33 p.m. | Save Story
Having two copies of a gene long believed to increase risk of Alzheimer's disease may actually be a "new genetic form" of the degenerative neurological disease.
Dr. AI will see you now
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 13 - 12:06 p.m. | Save Story
Dr. AI is setting up practice in a medical setting near you. And experts say your health care is likely to improve in multiple ways with that new attention to detail. But in some areas, you might want to steer clear.
